I have been eyeing Pacha Nikkei for the longest time and finally got the chance to go during lunch. They are located in westchase area in Houston and specialize in Japanese Peruvian fusion. I believe the chef also cooks for the Peruvian embassy here sometimes in Houston. The inside of their restaurant is decorated in a very intimate way with cultural aspects from the two countries. You already know I HAD to get ceviche when coming to a Peruvian restaurant. I got the ceviche chalaco, which includes mahi-mahi, octopus, shrimp, racoto-aji leche de Tigre, choclo, sweet potato puree, cancha, topped with fried cuttlefish. It has a nice citrus flavor and the leche de Tigre base is soo good. I actually really liked the mahi-mahi, and the fried cuttlefish was fried to perfection with the fish inside still being soft and delicious. That sweet potato puree really elevates the dish as well, it helps counter the citrus flavor but adds another dimension of flavor. My friend got the lomo saltado and it was so so good. The beef was so tender and easy to chew. The soy-oyster sauce they use makes this dish soooo so good. I love the steak fries drenched with the sauce too. I got the arroz con Mariscos. I remember they used to put squid ink in the rice back then. They infuse the rice with aji Amarillo (green pepper sauce?) and top it with shrimp, clams, mussels, octopus, cod, and sarza criolla (vinegar onions). It's basically a seafood paella. This was actually pretty mild in flavor compared to the lomo saltado. The rice was good and almost creamy like but I don't think I was a fan of the corn/bean like pieces in the rice? The seafood itself was good as well, especially the shrimp. If you come here you need to for sure get the ceviche and lomo saltado. They also have sushi rolls that you can order as well, they seem like very unique ones too read more

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A West Chase restaurant that is full of flavor and pizzazz. The flavors in their ceviche was incredible, and I really liked the Mac n cheese variant they made! The ambience was also nice- apparently there is dancing on some nights? Nice mix of Japanese and Peruvian foods. Also had the sushi, which was delicious. Overall, very solid restaurant. Waiters were relatively good at coming over read more

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Been dying to try this restaurant and it didn't disappoint! Food was much more than expected but also very delicious and fulfilling! The service was good unfortunately we arrived an hour before closing so it was not as enjoyable as we planned. We definitely have to be back for lunch as the menus are different for certain course and etc. Cocktails did not disappoint! Super delicious and excellent! read more

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This was our first time here and we were intrigued to try the fusion of Peruvian and Japanese food. We came here on a Friday night with a large group of friends to try the Houston Restaurant menu that they had. We had a great time learning and googling all of the different items in the dishes especially the items no one at the table had encountered before. Unfortunately, some of the dishes came out cold and the service was very slow but some of the food was delicious! Parking: Pacha Nikkei is located in a strip mall off of Westheimer and there is plenty of free parking around the restaurant so no need to stress about finding parking here. Ambiance: the Ambiance here was very unique. They had two different bars. One bar served alcohol and the other bar was a sushi bar with bar side seating. In the 3 hours we were there, there was no one seated at the sushi bar. The place was well decorated and it had a lively environment! Service: service here was unfortunately very slow. While we didn't have to ask for our waters to be refilled, it did take a while for the wait staff to notice our waters needed refilling. They also forgot some of our drinks orders but quickly corrected it after we reminded them of our order. The food also came out very slow. We were a table of 12 but we spent 3 hours here to complete the 3 course Houston Restaurant Week menu. Drink: I got the watermelon Pisco Sour which was very good but came in a super small glass almost the size of a small candle holder. The drink was delicious but I finished it in 3 sips and it was $16 which was pricey for a drink that small. My girlfriend had their Chardonnay and she said that was very good. Drinks here are a go but keep in mind they are not cheap. Food: we did the Houston Restaurant Week menu which was $39 for 3 courses. Below are the items we got. Ceviche Clasico: this ceviche had mahi mahi and a nice sweet potato puree which paired perfectly with the mahi mahi. I couldn't tell you what the other ingredients were in this dish but it was delicious! Nikkei Ceviche: this was our favorite appetizer from the group. This ceviche had tuna with Nikkei leche de Tigre and an avocado puree. The sauce that the tuna was in was amazing and the puree with the sauce and tuna was to die for. I would highly recommend getting this dish! Lomo Saltado: this was a beef tenderloin dish tossed with steak cut fries, onions and a soy based sauce. This came with a side of white rice. Unfortunately this dish was a miss. The fries were so cold and soggy when the dish came out and the rice was overcooked. One person at our table said "I can make rice in my rice cooker better than this". I wanted to like this dish so much because I've had some good Lomo Saltado but this wasn't doing it for us for the main course. Skip this is coming here. Momo's Chicken Dumpling Noodle Soup: my girlfriend got the noodle soup and it was decent. The dumplings had a think skin and the egg was cooked well with a slightly runny yolk. This reminded me a lot of ramen which makes sense for the Japanese fusion part. The broth didn't taste like a normal ramen broth. It had some Peruvian spices which were a fun twist to the dish. The ramen was good but not great. Shrimp Mac and cheese: our friends got the shrimp Mac and cheese and this dish is pretty straight forward. The Shrimp looked like frozen shrimp from a bag and the cheese sauce was heavy so it was hard to eat the whole dish. I took a bite of the Mac and cheese because it's one of my favorite dishes but this wasn't the greatest Mac and cheese I've tried. I would recommend another entree other than thing going for HRW. Churros: for dessert, I got the churros which were filled with Dulce de Leche and came with a side of guanabana white chocolate sauce. The churros came out hot and were very good. The white chocolate sauce was interesting but not my favorite. It had a very fruity taste because of the guanabana so that was fun to try with the churros. It just wasn't my cup of tea but once again the churros themselves were very good. Panettone bread pudding with Lucuma ice cream: this was a bread pudding with fruit pieces and lucuma ice cream. Lucuma is a Peruvian fruit and it tased a little like pumpkin but not as dense of a flavor as pumpkin. This dessert also came with a side of basil chocolate sauce and this sauce was more floral than sweet. It was an interesting dessert and showcased the flavors of Peru. This was good and would recommend trying this to get the full experience. Overall Pacha Nikkei was good but not great. I think I would've given them 4 stars if the service was better and some of the food didn't come out cold. This place has good potential. If you do come here, come for the Nikkei ceviche. That was our favorite dish of the night! We also loved the Ceviche Clasico so anything ceviche, this place has it down. read more

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Absolutely loved my birthday dinner here! We got the HRW $39 dinner Appetizers: Ceviche Clasico - 3/5: really wish I liked this more but the sauce had an odd smoky flavor that wasn't as refreshing as I expect with classic Peruvian ceviche Nikkei Ceviche - 4/5: good quality tuna, slightly drowning in the very creamy slightly tart sauce, nothing too stand out Entree: Lomo Saltado - 4/5: the medium steak was perfectly tender and the savory sauce was perfect! I wish there was more steak to rice/fries ratio but I understand it was HRW portion. The fries got a bit soggy with the sauce. Dessert: Ice Cream Trio - 5/5: controversially maybe my favorite course of the night? i loved trying the unique lucuma, guanabana/soursop, and mango flavors Panettone Bread Pudding - 4/5: generous portion, very dense and sweet, the lucuma ice cream paired well Service: 3/5 - our waters were refilled but it took a very long time for our server to get our order and also to hand us the check. The chef often brought out our dishes and was seen manning the front desk at times so I'm not sure if they were short on wait staff. None of us were in a hurry to go anywhere so it wasn't a big deal, but it ended up being a 2-3 hour meal. Overall, definitely would come again to try their happy hour menu and other dishes. read more

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I did not know what to expect from this place. It was in this massive plaza where I hadn't been in years. I was greeted nicely and taken to the table even though the whole party hadn't arrived. They kept refilling my water so I might've used up their hand towel allotment in the restroom. The ceviche was everything I needed to start the night. The sauce was citrusy and creamy. My mouth is watering as I'm thinking about it. The tuna was so fresh and bright. The octopus was grilled so tenderly and I don't know what the purple sauce was but I wanted to lick it all up. The shrimp Mac and cheese was so decadent with cheesy goodness. I finished my whole plate. The lomo saltodo reminded me of a Bo luc lac. The beef was so nicely pink in the middle. The fries should have been mashed potatoes instead. The churros were hot and had a sweet dipping sauce that I wanted to drink up. The bread pudding used an Italian Christmas fruit cake as the bread. It was another good choice. The food was spaced out a little longer than I anticipated. The server was very attentive. It was causal and comfortable for us to be loud and rowdy when we broke into laughter. Cool place. I'd like to return with my family. read more

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HRW - amount and quality of food was great for the price. Very satisfied, neither me nor my friend finished all 3 of our plates (and we can eat a lot!!!!) Waiter was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. They were also playing Hunter x Hunter in the background??? read more

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I'll update this at a later date with more history on the Nikkei (Japanese living outside of Japan and Peru. Pacha Nikkei is pretty cool. The saltado de lomo with macaroni and cheese is fun. Tasty. I have a lower tolerance for salt than most. And it is salty. Still, I wolfed it down. The videos are mine. The other photos are because of a failed cellular and are from others. read more

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I think overall, I'd give it 3.5 stars but I think it's deserving of rounding up. I came with a friend so we could share a bunch of items from the menu. We had the Pacha maki, ceviche Nikkei, beef heart small plate, and Mac and cheese with Lomo saltado. I liked it all but the beef heart. Admittedly, our waiter said that the beef heart is a very polarizing dish, but my friend really wanted to try it. If you hadn't told me it was heart, I probably would've thought it was just chewy beef. But the chewiness + mental knowledge that it was heart left me unexcited about it. Sorry, I'm just not that cool when it comes to branching out with meat. The maki and ceviche were particularly good. They had really vibrant sauces that I'm not used to having with sushi. I would definitely come back for those. The lomo saltado was good, just not as impressive. For dessert, we had the churros and bread pudding. The bread pudding had a white chocolate basil sauce, and I really enjoyed that. The Lucuma ice cream it came with was also good and paired really well with the bread pudding. The churros were more of a disappointment. The filling was nuclear hot as if it had been microwaved, and the dough was lacking the chewiness I've come to expect with churros. We spent $50 per person, and we didn't have any drinks, but we also went all out with ordering food, so I think it's pretty fair pricing. I think this would be a great place to come for happy hour or on a date. read more

Came in during lunchtime, plenty of parking spaces and was seated right away. I ordered the short rib bento box and the foie gras shu mai. The rib bento was a bit of a splurge but I think it was definitely worth it. The meat was cooked to absolute perfection. Loved the different sides (California roll, seaweed salad, two gyozas-my favorite, and miso soup) The shu mai was good, nice plump and juicy, but I will mention that I didn't taste the foie gras in there Service overall was fine. Had my water cup empty during my meal without it being refilled. Will come back and try more dishes in the future read more

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Came for lunch so took advantage of the lunch special. I got the udon saltado and chose the miso soup over the salad. The miso soup was a bit watery and didn't have a strong miso flavor. The udon came with a sauce that leaned pretty heavily on the sweet side - I wish there was some spice to add a kick to it. I did enjoy the veggies that came with the udon though. I also tried the kampachi tiradito, which was honestly pretty good, but not enough to bump the overall review to 4 stars. Overall the food was alright. Service was nice though! read more

Came to try Pacha Nikkei after a long time of being on my radar. It's located in a large shopping center on Westheimer and the Beltway. Parking is readily available and when we walked in, it was quite empty on a weekday during lunchtime. The interior was clean and quite colorful. Their menu is a bit odd and I'm not quite sure how well a Japanese and Peruvian fusion works so I was very curious to try everything. We ordered the crab California roll, ceviche (with octopus), fried yucca sticks, beef heart skewers, and pork shumai for apps. The sushi roll was good, the ceviche had a very odd flavor profile/ sauce, the pork shumai was a bit bland, and our waiter got our order mixed up and got us short rib skewers instead. We almost didn't notice except that the short rib has quite a different texture than beef heart so that was a bit of a bummer. Those skewers were quite good but we ended up ordering additional beef heart skewers separately afterwards to try it out; they came with a good marinade and were tasty if you're into offal. I got the quintessential Peruvian dish, the lomo saltado for my main. It's stir fried beef chunks, onions, bell peppers, over potato strips, served with rice and sauce. The sauce was very salty and the beef was slightly on the tough side. I wasn't a big fan of their sauce and compared to other Peruvian spots I've tried in the past, this look saltado doesn't rank very high. We got churros and cheesecake for dessert; they were really tasty and probably the best part of the meal. The churros were fried fresh and extremely hot but tasty. The cheesecake had a very dense texture and a very odd but delicious taste which was new to me. The gooseberry on top was a nice touch. Overall, I was a bit disappointed in the flavor profiles and sauces in most of the appetizers and for a Peruvian / Japanese fusion spot, your lomo saltado needs to be the MVP. It missed the mark for me a little. The desserts were really tasty but ultimately we came here for the food and there were a lot of misses. read more

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Why 4 stars? Because I really appreciate the concept of Peruvian/Japanese fusion. --- --- --- As we sat there eating, I wondered how many Peruvian/Japanese restaurants exist in the world. There are probably some in both Peru and Japan, but in third party countries? I assume Pacha Nikkei is in rare company. I've had it bookmarked for a while, but when perusing the menu for a place to eat in Houston recently, I took a deeper dive and couldn't believe how amazing the menu looked. I actually planned on going with my 5 year old son recently while my wife was out of town, but thought better of it when realizing that I wouldn't be able to try as many things with a kindergartener for a dining partner. So I waited for a weekend with wifey and we made a feast of it. I know I married the right person, by the way. We were looking over the menu, and I hit her with everything I wanted to try. She put her menu down and said, "I don't care, you order whatever you want and I'm along for the ride." The truest form of love. Pacha Maki: 4-stars. When I think of Japanese and Peruvian fusion, this is exactly what comes to mind. Sushi with spanish sauce on it. I'd probably just rather eat amazing Japanese sushi, but I appreciated how unique this was. Pulpo: 4.5-stars. I thought the octopus itself was as perfectly cooked as it could be. I didn't love the green or purple sauce that came with it, but the potatoes were a nice treat, especially the black ones. Lobster Mac-N-Cheese: 4-stars. The mac was quite tasty, but the lobster portion left a lot to be desired. Lomo Saltado: 4-stars. I've been on a streak where every time I order lomo saltado, it's been absolutely phenomenal. This was a slight step down from that, but certainly not bad by any means. A somewhat unique dining experience that didn't quite match the crazy hype I had in my mind, but still an enjoyable meal! read more

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I came here recently with a friend to celebrate some new life events! The food was incredible. It was very unique and everything we had had such great flavor. I particularly really loved the sushi roll. I got. I totally forgot the name of it, but it was so fresh and flavorful. I also loved the ceviche And the Gyoza. The sangria was amazing as well. It was such a cute atmosphere and the staff was good as well. I can't wait to come back and try other items. read more

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Came here on a Sunday for brunch and was pleasantly surprised that it was happy hour! They have a great deal on east coast oysters, and they come with a delectable leche de tigre sauce. Other highlights from HH menu include beef heart skewers and pan chicharron. The ceviche chalaco from the regular menu was a highlight as well. Overall, an excellent meal in a colorful space with friendly service. Will definitely be back! read more

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I love the casual ambience of the restaurant. They have some cool Japanese artwork on the walls. This is restaurant is a fusion of Peruvian and Japanese cuisines. Other than the regular menu, lunch specials are also available. I had the Arroz Negro con Mariscos which was various seafood on a bed of rice in squid ink. The rice was seasoned which was nice. But the texture of the rice resembled risotto. I was expecting the cod to be small pieces/slices but they came out in fried balls. That was disappointing. The seafood quality was just ok. They were not super fresh to my liking as there was no sweet taste from the shrimp nor the mussels. However, the seafood was cooked right. I received good service during my visit. My server was courteous and patient. read more

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I really wanted to try this place because I've never had Peruvian Japanese food before and the food was good, but the menu was super confusing and our waitress was not very helpful. It felt like we would wait ages for her to come around and it took a very long time for the food to come out. She did tell us it would be a tapas style kitchen so food would come out as the dish was made, but we waited at least 30 minutes for our entrees to come out. I ordered the lomo saltado with the mac n cheese. The beef was super delicious, seared, and moist, and the mac n cheese had a nice crust to it. There was a residual sauce at the bottom which was a bit too salty. I also got some oysters, which was creamy and not too briney, but they were pretty small. Also got the ceviche classico which was super yummy, but we were surprised that it did not come with chips like the typical ceviche does. It comes with large corn kernels which were surprising, but texture was good. It also came with some corn nut like seeds which provided super crunchy texture. I got to try some of the seafood ramen, which was alright to me. However, I am not a ramen person and the broth itself was a bit too seafood-y to me. read more

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Everything was delicious! The seafood and ceviche were extremely fresh. The restaurant was a modern classic place. There were a lot of choices on the menu so you can find something for anyone in your party. Service was kinda slow though and you needed to flag down your waiter sometimes. read more

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I visited for a dinner since it is one of the best rated Peruvian restaurants that i haven't visited yet in Houston. My server did a great job explaining the menu, and the menu itself gives a history and description of the owner/chef as well. This is a former sushi restaurant (long time ago) but stays true to that theme and presents itself as a somewhat upscale experience. The prices are fairly reasonable though. I ordered the hamachi appetizer, fried yucca sticks, and lomo saltado. I also added the El Tuche cocktail and a chicha morada. The hamachi app was really fresh and I enjoyed it a lot. I would have ordered more sushi, but I had just eaten sushi during my lunch. The yucca sticks go well with the sauce they provide for dipping but are still a little bland for me. I loved the lomo saltado which came with plenty chunks of tenderloin. I was a little disappointed with the El Tunche since it was very light and just a small cocktail. After a few sips, I was already finished. The chicha morada was very good though. read more

Very nice place! Good environment! Good customer service! Ready to come back and try the Pulpo. read more

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This place has nice vibes. Thr food was very good but some things didn't quite go together fusion wise. Salmon Maki - 5/5 Can eat in one bite Yukitas - 3/5 Sauces were meh Foi Gras Shumai - 5/5 Skip the sauce.. maybe use soy sauce Ceviche Classico - 3/5 Corn not good taste, no chips Cucumber Chili Crunch - 4/5 A little bland but not too spicy read more

Pacha Nikkei - Cute entry way - Peruvian Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place was so good! I thought the concept was very unique and the layout of the restaurant spoke this as well. The decor was beautiful and it was a great spot for a more intimate setting with whoever you are with. The host who sat us was very nice and soft spoken. Our waiter was excellent and very knowledgeable. It was a bit hard to understand as he had a bit of an accent but he was very great in explaining different items on the menu and pointing out notes and ingredients and how to eat certain foods as they came out. The food was amazing. My favorite was the pacha maki. Incredibly well put flavors. Other dishes I enjoyed was the beef heart skewers. That was a nice tapas and the huge corn kernels with the skewers plate were so good. I though the east coast oysters had an interesting twist to it. The bubbles and the lemony flavor was nice. We also tried to picante maki. I liked this one because of the wasabi flavor hidden inside. It also had a lot of flavor and the hidden wasabi shows up and your like okaaayyy, it's not bad at all. We also tried the salmon traditio. This was good as well. But I was hoping the salmon would have a unique flavor to it. It tasted like basic salmon but surrounded by beautiful unique flavors. I will probably like to try the hamachi one next time. We also had the Peruvian michelada! I loved this!! I am a big michelada gal so if you like the Mexican micheladas this is definitely worth trying! The lagers were good and I also had a nice strong cocktail called the pisco'nic. It was interesting. I will definitely be back to try more. I recommend this place! read more

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We came for the $39 Dinner menu of Restaurant Week. Between my husband and I, we ordered both ceviches (mahi, tuna), the seafood rice, lomo saltado, churros and bread pudding. It was absolutely fantastic. The food was delicious, well prepared and beautifully presented. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. The restaurant is lovely. We will definitely be returning to this restaurant to try other menu items. read more

My friends and I have stopped in several times after work since it's just a stone's throw from our office--and let me tell you, it never disappoints. I wasn't sure what to expect from the Peruvian-Japanese fusion concept, but every dish we've tried has been a delightful surprise. I recently tried the Elixir de Tigre and it was such an amazing blend of flavors. Happy hour is a must! The small plates are perfect for adventurous nibbling--great for sampling something new without committing to a full entrée. Plus, the rotating menu keeps things exciting. There's always something fresh and unexpected to try. The ambiance? Total curveball. You walk in expecting strip mall vibes, and instead you get sleek, modern, and soothing. It's casual enough for a laid-back dinner but polished enough for a date night or client outing. And the service? Spot on. The staff knows the menu inside and out, and they're always happy to offer recommendations. Don't be shy--ask them what's good! read more

MEJOR RESTAURANTE DE TODO HOUSTON!!!!!! No soy peruana, pero este lugar me hizo sentir como si lo fuera. La comida es una explosión de sabores que no encuentras en otro restaurante en Houston. El ceviche es fresco y delicioso, el lomo saltado tiene un sabor espectacular, y la atención es de primera. Se nota el cariño con el que cocinan. Definitivamente un lugar al que siempre quiero volver. LO AMOOOOO read more

Amazing food; tasting menu great value for money plus get to try different dishes! Definitely we are coming back! read more

Pacha Nikkei - Interior is cozy and beautiful with fancy twist. Really good place to go on a date or meet up with friends - Peruvian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been dying to try this place. I love fusion restaurants and we all know that Japanese and Peruvian food are the two best foods in the world. We ordered 4 different ceviches: classic, lobster, Nikkei, and Chalaco). All of them were delicious but the ceviche nikkei was to die for. I'd come back just for that ceviche. We also ordered 2 rolls: pacha maki and tako olivo maki. The tako olivo was so unique and heavenly. Definitely something you wouldn't find a sushi restaurant. In addition we got the east coast oysters, kaisen ramen, lomo saltado w/Mac n cheese, causa limeña, and the skewers. The oysters were definitely interesting- not something we'd order again but the causa limeña and the lomo saltado with Mac n cheese was finger licking good. Probably the best plates we had. Everything was amazing, even the service was phenomenal. Our server took great care of us! This has to be one of the best restaurants I've been to in a while. 100% recommend this place!! read more

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Will get straight to the point, we got beef hearts and would've loved it in smaller form, the big chunks were hard to chew. The gyoza feels like a play on takoyaki, crispy - but if you aren't a fan of the takoyaki flavors, you wont like it. Definitely a starter appetizer, don't order that for your full meal folks! Arroz Negro: Seafood was good, octopus was tender, but the black rice did leave your mouth black colored, just fyi! Yukitas: solid, would order again! 10/10 Andino Maki: 10/10 would order again Service was prompt, ambiance was chill, and looks great for big groups, with plenty of parking available! read more

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Went back on a Sunday to try more things and found that they have HH all day Sunday. What a pleasant surprise! Tried a few more things and still left happy. Will have to return as they were out of lobster and some other items! Pacifico maki 5/5: Yum, I devoured this. Paired with the Andino maki (still 5/5), this was a great "main" dish. Chicken skewers (5/5): I generally avoid grilled chicken as it tends to be dry. This was not the case here! Could taste the grill yet the chicken itself was still tender and moist. The sauce on it was a great pairing. Mini ceviche (4/5): Not my favorite but plus points for creativity. Need to try the beef skewers and yukitas next! read more

Pacha Nikkei - Pacifico maki - Peruvian Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place would be a 4 or even a 5 if not for the waiter... we asked several times for the ramen to be separated from the broth- noodles at the side, because we knew we'd have to take it home. When we go out to eat, we like to order a lot, and taste most things and pack whatever we can't finish. We were assured that it would be done even if unconventional. It came out without the requested noodles on the side. Mainly we request this so that the noodles have a chance to survive instead of soaking up all the broth and becoming too soft over time. The food is delicious, the constant back and forth, and empty promises, not so much. read more

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Nikkei wasn't too bad at all. The flavors on the sushi rolls were very unique, had a bit of a viet taste to them with the cilantro & basil. Can't go wrong with their selection of sushi rolls. We got a nice variety of apps ranging from the roasted Brussels sprouts and the ceviche.. the sauce was pretty good, although the fish had a bit too much lime juice added to it. Good place for Asian inspired food! read more

Great service. Very attentive. Great food. Elegant table sets. Try their weekend brunch. It's excellent. read more

I love the vibe and decor of this place! I came in the afternoon, but I feel like this would be a great date spot for an intimate dinner. Service was nice and attentive. All of the dishes I tried were good, but for the size of each of them, this place can be a bit pricey. I had the lobster ceviche, pacha roll, and a couple of churros and still had room for another dish. I enjoyed all of the flavors, and will likely be back to try more of the menu, and probably bump them up to five stars. SPICY SALMON MAKI: This was not traditional, but in a good way. It didn't taste anything like any other spicy salmon roll I've had because I actually liked this better. It was bright and tasty, not loaded with spice like other restaurants do it. I only had one piece though, so I'm not sure if it was even spicy tbh. PACHA MAKI: This was fresh, bright, and citrusy! The acevichado sauce was a bit overpowering, so I couldn't really taste all of the ingredients, like the mango, but I'd recommend it if you're considering it. Not mind-blowing, but definitely a solid roll. LOBSTER CEVICHE: I have no idea what that foam was, it didn't list it in the menu. My guess is that it's a foam made of the leche de Tigre (marinade that cures seafood in ceviche) in the dish because it tasted similar and was citrusy. Anyways, this was delicious! It tasted very fresh and bright and there was a good amount of lobster. I didn't care for whatever kind of nuts were in there, but it did add some texture variety to the dish. CHURROS: These were decent, but I'd probably try something else for dessert next time. read more

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I came here for a friend's bday with a group on a thursday evening. He had a resy. It was my first time, but I had actually never heard of it before? But I am not familiar much with this area of town. Drinks - we all shared bottles of white zifindale, prosecco, and red wine. All of them were great! They have a special of either a bottle of white, red, or rose for $25 if you order off the HRW menu. They also seemed to have a very large drink menu. HRW 2023 Food- I didn't even know they were on the list, but I'm glad they were participating in HRW, so it worked out great for me to be able to try multiple dishes! My first course I had Ceviche Clasico. I liked this a lot. Tangy, tart, bright, and fresh. It had crunchy elements from the cancha, which was unexpected in combo of the smoothness of Mahi-mahi. I have never had Leche de Tigre or aji limo. Besides the mahi mahi, all of the flavors I have never had or heard of before. So that was fun. I enjoy trying new things. My second course- I got the shrimp mac and cheese. I liked it, a little sweet actually, not super cheesy, but cheesy enough! The shrimp were like hidden gems inside. My last course, I got the churros. I enjoyed that it was filled with Dulce de Leche. Nice and hot. Great way to end a meal! Service - Charisma (sp) was our server. We were a big group, with lots going on, and she did so well. She was friendly to us all, very present, and provided great service. She took great care of our rowdy group. We actually shut the place down and was the last party to leave, and they did not kick us out. Parking - is a shared large lot with the other businesses in the strip. Overall, I had a solid meal, and I left pretty full & satisfied. I was impressed with the service. Thanks, Charisma(sp)! read more

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Sometimes you want an eating adventure.... Something to wake up your senses and make you wonder what's the story behind this dish. Well if you are in the mood for a food adventure then you need to try this place... Can't visit Peru you can at least taste Peru. Service was friendly and attentive. They took the time to explain each dish and answered all our questions. Good for a date night and good for a family dinner. We tried the following: Quinoa salad - looking for something light and a little sweet. This was ok. Chalaco Ceviche - delicious nice mix of seafood and acidity - tasty Pacha Maki - shrimp and fish - really nice bite Anticuchos de Corazon - Beef hearts - this was surprisingly delicious... a must try Pacifico Maki - f Lobster Mac and cheese - I didn't try it but it looked good Loma Saltado - nice tender cuts of beef with veggies almost like a stew... tasty over rice. Arrzo Negro con Mariscos - looked like art on a plate. Rice was tender and delicious. Seafood was cooked just right. We also ordered dessert, I didn't try any but I heard they were delicious Locuma Cheesecake Croissant Bread Pudding Homemade Ice cream read more

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My friends and I had such a great dinner here! We dined during Houston Restaurant Week and really enjoyed their dinner menu. My favorites were the Kampachi Tiradito, Lomo Saltado, and the Panettone Bread Pudding. The kampachi appetizer was packed with flavor and was very fresh. The Lomo Saltado was a hefty portion and came with white rice, we took it home. The bread pudding was my favorite dessert due to the wondrous taste of the caramel-y lucuma ice cream! Other notable dishes were the ceviche, shrimp mac and cheese, and churros. The ceviche was very fresh and came with a nice sweet potato puree. The mac and cheese was just the right amount of cheesy. The filled churros were tasty as well and weren't overly sweet. Service was excellent, and we really enjoyed how our server explained each dish prior to eating. Would return! read more

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I am typically never a fan of fusion, but I was intrigued by this Japanese/Peruvian blend. Upon walking in, you are greeted with a beautiful and vibrant ambiance. I was surprised there were only a handful of diners. It was tapas style, so between the two of us, we shared a nice handful of dishes that left us feeling full and satisfied. We started off with the anticuchos de corazon. The meat was tender and flavorful by itself. The green sauce was a little strong, but I preferred the yellow sauce. This was accompanied with potatoes and corn. The pacha maki was the most popular maki according to our waiter. The sauce was tangy, but not overpowering, and each bite had a nice crunch from the tempura and bonito flakes. The flavor was balanced well with the bits of mango and avocado. The ceviche chalaco was very well done as the citrus sauce and sweet potato puree complemented nicely with the crunch from the fried cuttlefish and corn nuts and the freshness from the tuna. It was a standout dish. Lastly, we got the lomo saltado, the heaviest dish of the night. It tasted like your average lomo saltado, but I really appreciated the integrity of the onion and tomato being intact. It wasn't mushy like most other places and still maintained its texture against the softness of the french fries. The service was attentive and parking was plenty. Overall, it's a well thought out menu that plays ode to the chef's Japanese roots and Peruvian cultural upbringing. Well done! read more

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I was recently in Peru so when I came back o houston, I had to find Peruvian restaurants to go to and Pacha Nikkei def captures the essence of Peru. We got vegetarian saltado, ceviche, anticuchos (sooooo good), and yukita fries. Everything was super tasty, not overly greasy, and the ceviche tasted fresh as well. We didn't try any sushi rolls but may try that some other time. Service was great and the place is quite big with a large bar area. Would def be back here quite frequently if it was closer to me. read more

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After hearing some of my foodie friends rave about this for months I finally decided to visit after Pacha Nikkei received a reward for having one of Houston's top 19 must have desserts! Food: 5 I loved the flavor combinations of all the dishes and they didn't disappoint! This was an amazing example of how Houston restaurant week should be done. Since it gives a taste of what the menu is really like so you can decide if you want to come back or not! I was also surprised by the size of the dishes even though this restaurant is a Tapas style restaurant Ceviche Clasico: 5 Ironically the Kampachi Tiradito was a lot more like a classic Ceviche then the Ceviche Clasico. However, the Ceviche was very impressive because while it tasted fresh from the citrus notes the acidity was balanced out by the sweet potato puree. I loved how each bite was different based on what was on your fork! Kampachi Tiradito: 5 I loved how fresh the amberjack tasted because of the citrus notes from the sauce Lomo Saltado: 4 This dish was really good upscale version of bo luc lac and I loved how the potatoes absorbed the sauce! Shrimp Mac and Cheese: 5 I was really tempted to change the protein to lobster but I wanted the crunchiness of the shrimp. I was also worried the the flavor of the lobster would be muted by the cheese blend so I opted for the safer choice. I'm really happy I decided to go with the shrimp because it added to the texture and flavor! The cheese sauce reminded me of queso but it wasn't as heavy and didn't taste artificial Bread pudding: 5 I love bread pudding and this one became my number one! I loved how the basil brought a freshness to bring another dimension to the white chocolate! Service: 4 The server was nice and friendly. However, the service was a bit slow for a nicer restaurant. I had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back! read more

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Felt adventurous and found this place by chance while looking along Westheimer road/online maps. Lovely interior decor. Limonade was sweet & refreshing. Really enjoyed the blend of Japanese and Peruvian flavors. Chirashi ceviche (kampachi, salmon, tuna, octopus, shrimp, hokkaido scallop, ikura) was very unique! The lobster mac and cheese was so good but there was not much lobster :( Might get this again but with a different protein (I think there's a beef option). Tako Olivo (Spanish octopus & shrimp tempura) tasted amazing. Not the typical sushi roll! Arroz Negro con Mariscos had plenty of seafood and was delicious, especially the rice! I'm not bold but I still tried anticuchos de corazon (beef hearts); savory but I would only try it once haha. Kaisen ramen was more like seafood soup with noodles; also worth trying once. Dessert: homemade ice cream trio - seasonal flavors include lucuma, guanabana (soursop), & apple passionfruit sorbet - really refreshing & sweet Jose was an amazing server; enjoyed hearing his explanation for each dish! Super professional. Will definitely come back to dine here! Also got my eyes on their lunch specials! read more

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